Duration
: 09 Nights / 10 DaysDay 01 Arrive at MumbaiOn
arrival youll be received by our representative and transferred to
hotel. Upon arrival at hotel the guests will be provided with the
traditional Indian welcome. Indian welcome consists of Aarti-Tikka and
garlands. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Mumbai
In the morning, an hour of boat ride across Mumbai Harbour
brings you to the lush green Elephanta Island, where youll visit some
of the huge and intricately carved Elephanta caves dating back to the 8th
century. In the afternoon, you will go for a city tour of Mumbai. The tour
includes 'Gateway of India' overlooking the Harbour, the 'Towers of
Silence', 'Marine Drive', the 'Colaba Causeway' - the commercial heart of
Bombay and the Dhobi Ghat, the unique and colourful outdoor 'laundry'. Drive
upto the Malabar Hill to the lovely 'Hanging Gardens' and the Kamla Nehru
Park from where you will get a wonderful view of Mumbai and the Arabian Sea,
spread out before you. Also visit Mani Bhawan, a small museum dedicated to
the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi, and the bustling Crawford Market.
Overnight at hotel
Day 03 Mumbai - Cochin - Periyar
After breakfast youll be transferred to the airport to catch the
flight to Cochin. Upon arrival, you will be received by our representative
and transferred to the hotel. After lunch at the hotel well set out
for Periyar. After driving for 190 kms we arrive at our destination at you
check in at the hotel.
Day
04 Periyar - Kumarakom The morning is filled with unbridled fun and
exciting experiences with the boat cruise on the shimmering waters of the
lake inside the sanctuary . Herds of wild elephants, Asiatic Deer, Black
Bucks will please you to the point of ecstacy. You may be lucky enough to be
thrilled at the sight of Tigers coming to shores of the lake for a drink.
You return to the hotel only to leave for the Spice Village soon after
breakfast. A guided walk along the village will introduce you to the various
spices grown there.
Thereafter drive through the winding "Ghats"
lined with prosperous tea plantations and then arrive at the enchanting palm
fringed countryside. A holiday in Coconut Lagoon promises to be a unique
experience. Relax at the waterfront, with the occasional native row boat
gliding silently by, and the air so calm, you'll just feel like touching the
sky with the tip of your finger. Overnight at hotel
Day 05
Kumarakom - Houseboat After a leisurely morning at the Coconut
Lagoon, with a cruise on the backwaters in traditional country canoes called
"vanjis" and glorious sights of the local agricultural activities,
is followed by a visit to the beautiful bird sanctuary. Lunch at the hotel.
In the afternoon, as you cruise along the eyeful backwaters and the small
lakes on traditional rice boats - "Ketuvallam" and begin your
journey through the picturesque backwaters and small lakes you'll discover
the way of life and activity of the local people. Overnight on board.
Day
06 Houseboat - MararikulamYour breakfast will be served on board
and the boat will take you away to Alleppey, and you disembark at
Puthenagady Jetty. Thereafter you travel for 30 kms to arrive at Mararikulam
- one of the picturesque fishing villages that dot the lovely coast line of
Kerala. This private, shallow beach is fringed with unending lines of
coconut palms. Rest of the day at leisure for own activities and enjoy the
facilities of the Resort. Overnight at hotel
Day 07 MarariThe
whole day will pass you by with uninhibited fun and leisure activities of
your own. Spend the night at the hotel.
Day 08 Marari - Cochin
Early in the morning we'll head for the Queen of the Arabian Sea-
Cochin or Kochi- frilled with backwaters and rich with the old world charm.
After arrival you check in at your hotel, followed by a tour of this palm
green commercial captial of Kerala. Here, you'll invariably experience the
rich mosaic of a myriad influences- of the Arabs, the Chinese, the Dutch,
the British and the Portuguese. We'll take you to visit the Dutch Palace,
the Jewish Synagogue, the Church of St. Francis, the Bolghatty Palace and
the famous Chinese fishing nets. The afternoon awaits you with a cruise
along the harbour. You will be delighted by the picturesque scenery formed
by tiny islands which dot the harbour. An evening featuring the Kathakali
dance performances and make up demonstration will leave you spellbound.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 09 Cochin - MumbaiIn
the morning you'll be transferred to the airport to catch the flight to
Bombay. On arrival, our representative will transferred you to your hotel.
Throughout the day you are at leisure for own activities.
Day
10 End of the TourTh tour culminates and we'll transfer you to the
international airport to catch your onward flight.